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4 cool operating systems that have nothing to do with Windows, macOS, or Linux

Tired of the big three OS families? Here are some slick operating systems to satisfy your tinkering spirit ...
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After decades on Linux, FreeBSD finally gave me a reason to switch operating systems

FreeBSD is one of the most stable OSes on the planet. FreeBSD is also more challenging than Linux. You can download and install FreeBSD for free. I'm not gonna lie: I ...
PC World

6 free, powerful creation tools for Linux

Free operating systems based on the Linux operating system kernel invented and published by Linus Torvalds are now a serious alternative to Windows, not least due to the wide range of open source ...
Linux Journal

Evaluating Ubuntu Server and Oracle Linux: Which Operating System Excels in Database Management?

Ubuntu Server, developed by Canonical Ltd., is a free, open-source Linux distribution based on Debian. Widely recognized for its ease of use and robust performance, Ubuntu Server hosts websites, file ...
Houston Chronicle

Linux creator returning to work on OS

SAN FRANCISCO - The creator of the free Linux operating system, Linus Torvalds, said he will take leave as a fellow at chip designer Transmeta Corp. to join a nonprofit consortium aimed at speeding ...